Contest #865: the ancient city of Chan Chan, Peru

The ancient city of Chan Chan or Chimor was the capital of the Chimor kingdom, located just west of the modern city of Trujillo, Peru. Chan Chan is located in the Moche River valley, and accessed runoff from the Andes Mountains through a series of irrigation systems. It spanned up to 20 square kilometres with a dense urban area of six square kilometers with extravagant ciudadelas. These cuidadelas were large architectural masterpieces for the royal class.

The section of Chan Chan in the image is close to Xllangchic An or Sunrise House at the east end of the city. It is one of the areas used for the working class.

Before the hint:

  • hhgygy
  • Lighthouse
  • Paul Voestermans
  • Garfield
  • Eloy Cano
  • Phil Ower
  • Bas van Limpt
  • Graham Hedley
  • Angie CF
  • Glenmorren
  • Donaaronio